March, 2018

article thumbnail

Brexit opportunities on the agenda at Multimodal 2018

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Brexit opportunities and challenges, developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for air freight shippers, and optimising performance in the maritime supply chain are three of the topics that will be debated at Multimodal 2018.

Freight 64
article thumbnail

The factory of 2035

Universal Robots

It’s a safe bet that the Factory of 2035 will look vastly different than the factory of today, but probably not the way one would expect. Ever since the first Industrial Revolution when mechanization, water, and steam power started to automate work previously carried out manually, more work has been taken on by machines.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Four in five IT SME bosses face recruitment and retention issues

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The latest Aldermore Future Attitudes report reveals that four in five (80%) of SMEs in the IT sector, representing 270,280* small and medium sized business across the UK, find it difficult to hire qualified staff members or keep existing talent in the company.

57
article thumbnail

Honeywell connected supply chain software helps prevent counterfeit automotive parts from entering supply chain

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Honeywell has announced that its cloud-based, track-and-trace solution is being used by German automotive products companies to detect counterfeit products globally.

article thumbnail

The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

article thumbnail

Omnichannel, mobile, marketing and more at IRX and EDX 2018

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

IRX and EDX 2018 are just around the corner. Visit the shows from 21-22 March at the NEC Birmingham for two days of thought-provoking discussion, events and content on the hottest retail topics.

53
article thumbnail

Delivery Hero selects NewVoiceMedia as contact centre partner to transform global customer experience

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

NewVoiceMedia, provider of cloud contact centre and inside sales technology, has announced that Berlin-based food-delivery service, Delivery Hero AG, has selected its platform to transform its global customer experience.

53

More Trending

article thumbnail

Removing Production Bottlenecks through Automation

Universal Robots

In the search for a way to efficiently drill holes through the pieces of foam used for the upholstery to create the tufted look, Fibreline determined automation was the key to achieving their production goals. Universal Robots and OCTOPUZ work together to automate Fibreline’s manufacturing process while providing flexibility.

article thumbnail

Reasons for Collaborative Robots in Non-Traditional Industries

Universal Robots

Collaborative Robots have been disruptive technology is not only in the manufacturing industry, but they have also opened the door for automation in other industries as well. Industries that have never been interested in robotics, are suddenly finding that with collaborative technology they too can reap the benefits that.

article thumbnail

Safety and compliance considerations in the age of Industry 5.0

Universal Robots

According to IDC, there is a growing preference to invest in manufacturing automation compared to investment in innovation processes as it offers more tangible benefits and a clear return-on-investment (ROI). Particularly in countries where wages are increasing, companies will be looking for fast productivity gains that.

article thumbnail

Sage Clarity enters into a new strategic partnership with InfinityQS

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Sage Clarity, the Next Generation Manufacturing Enterprise solutions provider, has entered into a new strategic partnership with Global Manufacturing and Quality Intelligence Solution vendor InfinityQS.

article thumbnail

The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

article thumbnail

Cyber security, big data analytics and enterprise cloud among top digital technologies for retail and CPG firms

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

An Infosys research report titled, Digital Outlook for the Retail and CPG Industry, highlights how digital technologies deployed at organisations are improving existing operations, solving new problems, and creating new opportunities.

45
article thumbnail

Barcoding, Inc. to exhibit and host three seminars at MODEX 2018

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Barcoding, Inc., the supply chain efficiency, accuracy, and connectivity, will exhibit the company's innovative solutions and host three educational seminars at MODEX 2018, held April 9-12 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

article thumbnail

Maxoptra Quartix integration keeps transport operations on track

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Maxoptra has integrated its multi-drop, cloud-based vehicle routing and scheduling software with Quartix real-time vehicle tracking.

40
article thumbnail

Pandora partners with Quintiq for implementation of a production planning solution

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Quintiq, a Dassault Systèmes company and provider of supply chain planning and optimisation (SCP&O) solutions, has announced that its software will be used to support Pandora's capacity expansion program.

article thumbnail

15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?